Now that I have accumulated almost fifty hours at my internship over a few weeks, I feel like I am now able to make an accurate judgement of where I've been placed.
With that being said, I love it. Love it, love it, love it. I don't think my school's social work office could have put me anywhere better, although they did try. Where I am at now is so laid back. They understand that there are going to be gaps between what we have learned in our classrooms and what is actually happening in the real world. My supervisors are willing to give us the time to learn what we are doing before setting us stray. They know so many resources and so many tools to help clients. It's amazing. I couldn't imagine being anywhere more beneficial that where I am now.
So far I have just been in the food pantry of the agency meeting with the most frequent clients. This has been so rewarding for me. I can see how being around other people is helping the clients form their own sense of community of support. They rely on each other and help the others out when it's possible. Their kids know each other and are growing up together. I can truly see how the pantry is helping the families out with more than just food.
Although I love being in the pantry, I absolutely cannot wait to have my own clients. It's a little difficult to have my own caseload since I am only there on pantry days, but I know that sometime soon it is going to happen. It's funny that I am so eager for clients now since I was so scared of them before.
I know this internship is going to teach me so, so, so much, and I can't wait to see what I'll be learning over the next few months.
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